Industrial abrasives for surface processing

Start with the workpiece, its initial condition and the desired surface. Specify whether you need to remove material, deburr an edge, matt a surface or produce a finish. Then check the available machine, accessible geometry and suitable product form. For coated abrasives, backing, grain type, grain size and bond also influence the choice. An abrasive already in use is a useful point of comparison, but the actual processing result should guide the decision.

Form and construction determine their possible uses. An abrasive belt runs on a suitable belt machine; its dimensions and joint must match that machine. Abrasive discs include different products for different mounts and tasks, such as grinding or surface finishing. Nonwoven abrasives are used, among other things, for cleaning, matting and finishing. Check the operation and machine first; the shared term “abrasive” does not make these forms interchangeable.

Grain size relates to the desired material removal and surface appearance, while the backing must suit mechanical stress and the workpiece contour. The backing carries the abrasive grain and transmits forces; tear resistance and flexibility matter to different degrees depending on the task. Grain type, bond and coating density must also suit the material and process. Tell us which product you currently use and whether you want to improve removal, service life or surface appearance. This helps us assess a suitable version.

Abrasive brushes can be considered for specific deburring and surface tasks. The product catalogue includes different brush forms, including disc and round brushes. Suitability depends on the material, geometry, access to the processing area, bristle material and machine. The brush specifications and a mount that fits the machine guide the choice. A brush does not automatically replace an abrasive belt or disc; compare the required result on the actual workpiece.

Krückemeyer GmbH processes coated abrasive materials, including abrasive paper, abrasive cloth, nonwoven material and film abrasives. Possible finished forms include abrasive belts, discs and strips. For belts, material, backing, dimensions and the belt joint are assessed together; coated abrasive materials can also be die cut or slit where the material is suitable. Size limits cannot be combined arbitrarily. These processing capabilities do not automatically extend to bonded or finished abrasive tools.

State the material, workpiece geometry, initial condition, target surface and processing task. Add the machine and mount, the abrasive currently used, its strengths and the specific problem in your process. For possible converting, we also need the desired form, dimensions and version. With this information, Krückemeyer GmbH can narrow down products and processing options for your application. We assess product suitability and converting feasibility for the specific application.